13 Events You Can't Miss This Month

There's visions of candied apples and painted pumpkins dancing in our heads as we make our way into October. This month brings so much to do, from a festive round up of fairs and festivals (hint hint: the Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival, a comedy festival and the Broadway Street Fair) to a lengthy list of things you need to check off your epic autumn bucket list, like haunted trails in the underground tunnels of a historic military fort, ghost tours, paranormal activity hunts, pumpkin parties and more.

We'll just be right here swooning over all things Autumn in New England. Our picks for the month below.

BROADWAY STREET FAIR

When: Saturday, October 6Where: Broadway DistrictAdmission: Free

The Broadway Street Fair begins at Equality Park and extends all along the street offering live music, food, family activities and exhibiting artists. Outdoor stages will feature local musicians, comedy, and dance. More than a dozen restaurants will show off their culinary talents, and local artisans will showcase their creativity, too.

BOWEN'S WHARF SEAFOOD FESTIVAL

Honoring the harvest of the sea, this Festival offers fresh local seafood, continuous live music and family fun. Cafe-style seating is set up throughout the Wharf and proceeds from festival bars benefit Oliver Hazard Perry, RI's 200-foot official sailing education vessel which will be at Bowen's Wharf Marina and available for ship visits.

ENDLESS SUMMER X MATT FOLEY

Endless summer comes as an new concept of social afternoon conceived to retrieve moments from the season in Newport. Gather for a chill afternoon embraced with wine, craft cocktails and great music over the sunset.

NEWPORT VINEYARD'S HARVEST FESTIVAL

Sip, savor and toast to the season's’ crush at Newport Vineyard's second annual Harvest Festival. A day full of grape stomping, pie eating, wine tasting goodness. Enjoy live music while sipping cocktails and noshing on food from the vineyard's culinary team and local vendors. Below are some of the fun activities that are being offered:

1:00 PM & 3:00 PM: Grape Stomping

2:00 PM: Pie Eating Contest

*Grape stomping and pie eating contestants will be selected at random the day of the event. Please be present and dressed accordingly.

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Brittany Lauro is the Social Media and Content Manager at Discover Newport. You can probably find her on Cliff Walk with her dog, Dusty any time of year, or with a glass of wine in-hand on a seaside deck somewhere.